Ecuador Destroys an Arm of a Mexican Cartel with US Support · Global Voices
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Quito and Washington carry an offensive against drug trafficking, including the sinking of Ecuadorian vessels that allegedly supply fuel to narco boats on the high seas
Quito and Washington are carrying out a questionable offensive against drug trafficking, which includes the sinking of Ecuadorian-flagged vessels that allegedly supply fuel to narco boats on the high seas. Thursday morning's operation "was carried out in conjunction with the U.S. troops and the DEA (anti-drug agency)," said Interior Minister John Reimberg, in his X account. Some 30 Ecuadorians were arrested for having a "direct relationship with…
The band was directly related to the CJNG and the operation was carried out after an eight-month investigation.
The operation left at least 30 detainees and involved more than 300 Ecuadorian police, DEA agents and members of the U.S. Southern Command.
Ecuador and U.S. troops break up CJNG cell; they stop 30, sink ships, and kill alias Charlie in operations.
Ecuador and U.S. Disarticulate Band Allegedly Linked to the Jalisco New Generation cartel
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